56-55

As alluded to in the semifinals here in this blurb, Fan has been the best two-way player in D2 this season. He’ll carry the load again, but DYN will need a front-court player to step up to defend GMM’s best option.

X-Factor: Will Moy

On paper, DYN has the best back court in D2. But Moy and vet (G) Ren Hsieh have been inconsistent. Moy made just 20% of his 3FGs this season, and with Fan, this trio of guards is avg 11 TOpg. DYN needs a strong outing from Moy to win. 

Pos: G
19.3 ppg
6.5 rpg
2.8 spg

Pos: G
15 ppg
3.8 apg
2.7 spg

Pos: G
13.2 ppg
5.7 rpg
2.5 apg

Law is strong, skilled, and will be the best athlete on the floor. He shoots efficiently and contributes across the stat sheet. Beyond being GMM’s best finisher, he also may be their best hustle player.

X-Factor: Tommy Wong

The veteran shooter Wong started the season off red hot, but has since cooled off. This does not mean DYN can sleep on him. He is still the most dangerous shooter on the floor, and very capable of making 10 3FGs in the game if he heats up again.

56-52

This has been arguably Liveris’ best career season. The veteran big has scored vintage efficiency, and he has never played with any shortage of defensive intensity. It was always the offense that was questionable, not this season.

X-Factor: Nick Abrapour

Abrapour may be the most athletic player on the floor, maybe more so than Morrison. He’s also relentless. But his shot is erratic, which keeps him an x-factor. If he’s on, he makes WOL real tough to beat.

Pos: F
19 ppg
9.3 rpg
2.2 spg

Pos: G
9.7 ppg
6.8 rpg
2.3 spg

Pos: F
13.6 ppg
9.6 rpg
2.2 spg

Morrison is arguably the best 1-on-1 player in D2, he can create his own shot, hit the 3 and play-make as well as anyone. He’s also a terror in the passing lanes. Don’t be loose with the ball around him, he will take it and score with a quickness.

X-Factor: Blog Zou

Zou is a force with his versatility and physicality. But he tends to lose his composure, and that not only affects him, but his entire team. If he can keep cool, he can give NYU a real shot at upsetting the #1 seed. 

58-55

When Salar first joined BOM, he had to feel his way to this point. But now he’s their spiritual & physical leader from start to finish. BOM will go as far as Salar takes them. And that’s been as far a previous title with this team.

X-Factor: John Mei

Mei led the team in scoring this fall, but he still isn’t what you would call consistent. When he’s on, he’s a tough match-up due to his length and athleticism. He can get any shot he wants when he’s on.

Pos: F
12 ppg
11.2 rpg
5 apg

Pos: F
13.6 ppg
3.7 rpg
2.9 spg

P: G/F
14.3 ppg
4.2 rpg
2.2 apg

Watanasuparp is a scorer of pure will power. He just will not stop attacking. That can be a bit of a double-edged sword, especially vs a defensively savvy team like BOM, but he’s carried FOB all season and there’s no stopping now.

Key Player: David Ri

Ri can be erratic on offense, it seems like he doesn’t want to be the focal point, which is okay now with Watanasuparp at the helm. But if Ri gets into it on D, and if he’s feeling the jumper, he’s capable of big #s.

58-55

Day in, day out, the multi-time MVP will bring it. This season has been slightly uneven, we all get older but Chu has never been one to step down from a challenge. They’ll face a bigger NYU team, his shooting will be key to spread the floor and open lanes for Di in the paint.

Morrison is great in the passing lanes and on the boards. But his 3-pointer is inconsistent and he likes to shoot them. Still, if NYU is going to have a chance to win, he’ll have to lead the way. The best way Morrison can hurt SXP on the break. He’ll be the fastest player on the court.

52-48

The veteran guard has been around for a long time, and he looks just as fit as he did for the very first bucket he scored in TDL. He is as relentless a scorer as there is in D2. He will do all he can to put FOB in a position to get a win here.

Tsevdos is a born double-double machine and one D2’s toughest, strongest front-court players. The biggest might just be front-court mate (C) Frank Ward. Between the two of them, they need to control the glass. Not easy vs FOB.

58-56

Even if Wong isn’t hitting all his 3s, you have to stay on him, and that opens up the rest of GMM’s offense. Leave him for one second, and one three might turn into ten. Wong is as streaky a shooter as there is in D3. His shot can change the game.

X-Factor: Brian Law

The rookie Law is versatile, a solid defender, and the finisher in the paint they’ve needed all season. He can also defend a number of pos, which is important for a generally undersized GMM front-line.

Pos: G
13.2 ppg
5.7 rpg
2.5 apg

Pos: F
14.5 ppg
7.5 rpg
3.8 apg

Pos: G
12.9 ppg
5.6 rpg
3.1 apg

The veteran guard has been Gritty’s primary scorer this season. Though his shooting efficiency isn’t great, he will attack the defense relentlessly from beginning to end. You can cont on the fact Watanasuparp will not get tired before you do. 

X-Factor: Mark Lee

Before Watanasuparp was added to the roster, Lee was scoring 20 ppg as the first option. He is a great second option now if teams focus efforts on Watanasuparp. He can still take over stretches if needed. 

61-55

Fan is arguably the best one-on-one defender and scorer in D2. He can play from start to finish, but even if he is out, there’s little drop off from there with (G) Will Moy & (G) Ren Hsieh also at guard.

X-Factor: Timothy Chin

Chin is an undersized PF, but he is tough, physical and a stretch 4 with his 3-pt shot. In fact, he’s DYN’s best perimeter threat. And if he’s matched up with a smaller player, he can take him to the block and post him up as well.

Pos: G
19.3 ppg
6.5 rpg
2.8 spg

Pos: F
13.2 ppg
2.6 3pg
8.6 rpg

Pos: G
13 ppg
1.7 rpg
1 apg

If Chu is on, he changes the whole tenor of a game. But you can’t leave him alone even if he isn’t, which opens up the rest of the offense. The question is whether they can post enough points on an off-night.

Key Player: Eugene Truong

Fan guarded Chu in their reg season match-up and won their match-up, but Truong lit up the other DYN guards, nearly sparking a comeback in the 4th qtr. If given the chance, Truong can score with anyone in D2.